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Month: March 2013

CHF: Fighting the new readmission issue with an old drug

Cardiology researchers discover that the latest help in reducing readmissions of those with chronic heart failure may come from a drug considered as "old hat" 10 years ago. Read More »

LTC and mental health services: Collaboration is a financial win-win

Long-term care providers and behavioral health services should go hand in hand in aging care, experts say. If your facility can’t provide or fund mental health services, partner for them—and everyone wins. Read More »

Rethinking senior living models

Boomers seek diversity and innovation in their pursuit of the perfect aging-in-place setting. The good news is senior living providers can develop more options, think more innovatively and create more diverse market niches than ever before. Read More »

The impact of the aging population on acute care facilities

How is senior-centric care changing the way hospitals are designed? Anne DiNardo, senior editor of our sister-publication Healthcare Design, asks two design experts about the impacts of geriatric care on the rest of the care chain in this sneak-peek of what attendees will learn at our Environments for Aging conference next month. Read More »

AHCA promotes immigration reform before Congress to solve caregiver shortage

The American Health Care Association (AHCA) today will voice its support for comprehensive immigration reform and offer solutions to the nationwide mid-level caregiver staffing crisis before a House Education & Workforce Subcommittee on Workplace Protections. Read More »

Final 3 members appointed to LTC commission

President Obama adds the last three names to the Long Term Care Commission, completing the group's bipartisan membership. Read More »

JAMA: Elderly often given unnecessary tests for colon cancer screening

Colon cancer screenings save thousands of lives each year, but for those over age 75, the risks of invasive procedures like colonoscopies may outweigh the benefits, a new JAMA Internal Medicine study says. Read More »

Stroke risk linked to drug actions in elderly treated with antipsychotics

Antipsychotic administration in the elderly is associated with an increased risk for cerebrovascular accident, more commonly known as stroke, according to findings from a new study. Read More »

Winter weather is a marketing opportunity

No one can control the weather, but we can control the risks that older people and their caregivers face when the snow piles up. Contributor Luke Fannon explains how the right strategy can turn the perfect storm into a powerful marketing opportunity. Read More »

Texas SNF survey: Funding cuts portend staff layoffs, deferred tech investment, facility closures

A new survey of Texas nursing homes finds the series of state and federal funding cuts to seniors’ skilled nursing facility care is creating a dangerous strain on facilities’ ability to care for growing numbers of older, more medically complex residents. Read More »

New dementia quality measures approved for LTC

Many health professionals feel that dementia is under-diagnosed in nursing home residents, which may lead to poorly coordinated care or inappropriate care. Read More »

Conquering C. difficile in LTC

New guidelines and strategies for controlling Clostridium difficile (C. diff) in long-term care facilities are among the highlights from today’s Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) educational conference in Baltimore. Read More »

Social services key to delivering senior healthcare at lower cost

Improving healthcare delivery for seniors might take greater investment in an often-ignored component: Social services. Read More »

Drugs targeting blood vessels may help fight Alzheimer’s

Researchers claim to have successfully normalized the production of blood vessels in the brain of mice with Alzheimer’s disease by immunizing them with amyloid beta, a protein widely associated with the disease. Read More »

Will my new cell phone work for me?

Even the average person can have trouble with cell phones. Long-Term Living blogger Kathleen Mears discusses some challenges she faces with her new equipment. Read More »

Okla. bill would drop degree requirement for SNF administrators

What asset is more valuable in a SNF administrator—education or experience? Oklahoma state legislatures and the state's Board of Examiners are at odds on the question. Read More »

SNF surveys: Do they tell the whole story?

Nursing home consumers—residents and their families—say the survey process has flaws that need to be addressed, according to a new report from the Coalition for Quality Care. Read More »

Clocking in on Daylight Savings Time

It’s said that no one can turn back (or ahead) the hands of time. But, au contraire, every year on the second Monday of March, people get up, get to work bleary-eyed and try to adjust to the TIME CHANGE!!! Read More »

SNF strategy for combatting drug-resistant CRE

During bacterial outbreaks, skilled nursing facilities carry an extra burden of surveillance protocols—since the illness can roll right in the door via a patient transfer. Read More »

3 steps to conquering the fear of falling

Trepidation about tripping? Most seniors who have taken a tumble once, will develop a fear of falling again. Helping seniors to overcome the fear of falling starts with a deep understanding of what scares them--and then empowering them to change it. Read More »

What’s worth waiting for?

Standing in line with nothing to do is tedious and boring. Imagine how magnified that is for the elderly to spend their time—waiting. Read More »

Brookdale responds to 911 CPR case

The parent company of the California senior living facility involved in a controversial 911 call responds to public outcry over corporate policies and an employee's refusal to administer CPR. Read More »

6 leading EMR companies form alliance for compatibility, record exchange

Six weighty electronic medical record (EMR) companies decide to set competition aside and form an alliance to improve EMR compatibility and medical record access across the care chain. Read More »

Study reports seniors who play video games are happier

New research finds that older adults who play video games report higher levels of emotional well-being. Read More »

My Hospice Notebook

Calling all hospices: Are you ready for a challenge? Today is the launch of my "Hospice Notebook." Gather your ideas, projects, initiatives and missions. My inbox is yours. Read More »

In times of emergency—respond!

Those given the privilege and responsibility of providing care as well as other services to the frail and elderly are placed in a position where their actions must be clear and decisive in times of emergency. Read More »

CDC: ‘Nightmare’ bacteria found in 18 percent of nursing homes

Deadly, potentially untreatable antibiotic-resistant bacteria are found in nursing homes and hospitals in 42 states. Read More »

Public outrage over CPR incident raises questions for LTC providers

The report of a retirement community’s nurse who refused a 911 dispatcher's pleas to perform CPR on a woman who had fallen unconscious and later died has sparked public and media outrage. LTC providers have some critical issues to consider when it comes to emergency care procedures. Read More »

AT&T designs automated mobile falls management system

When an older person falls, it’s crucial to call caregivers immediately. But what if the caregiver could call the senior, no matter where they fell? Read More »

One-on-one with… Peter Reed

Peter Reed, PhD, CEO of Pioneer Network, spoke with Long-Term Living about the roots of culture change and today's campaign against ageism. How far has person-centered care come and what still needs to be done? Read More »